The Real Cambodia-Tour

Start in Phnom Penh and end in Siem Reap! With the in-depth cultural tour The Real Cambodia, you have a 6 day tour package taking you from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and through Phnom Penh, Cambodia and 3 other destinations in Cambodia. The Real Cambodia includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport.

Welcome to Cambodia! This adventure kicks off tonight with a group meeting at 6pm. Look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask the hotel reception where it will take place. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, maybe arrive a day early so you're able to attend. If you're going to be late, please inform the hotel reception. At the meeting have your insurance details and next of kin information ready for collection. The best way to get into the groove of Phnom Penh is to eat its food, so start with a nom banh chok from a local street vendor.

This day begins with a cyclo sightseeing tour of Phnom Penh, a quirky mix of romantic Indo-China charm, poverty, modern development, friendly locals and cheeky tuk-tuk drivers. After this we recommend taking an optional visit to learn more about the country's history and the Khmer Rouge atrocities at the Choeung Ek Killing Fields and the infamous Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. The rest of the day is free to explore the city. If you're in the mood for some shopping then check out the Psar Thmei (Central Market), located in an old French colonial building, for clothing or sarongs. Otherwise maybe stop by the temple of Wat Phnom, the National Museum, Royal Palace or the French Quarter. Tonight’s dinner is a real treat, as you'll enjoy a home-cooked meal in a local family's home.

Today you’ll leave Phnom Penh behind and hop on a public bus (the most exciting of all buses) to Siem Reap (approximately 7 hours), your base for exploring Angkor. Before the temple-fest tomorrow, take an orientation walk around the town with your leader and then enjoy some free time to sample local snacks, haggle for souvenirs at the market or get a pedicure from thousands of tiny fish.

It’s time for the main event with a whole day to enjoy a guided tour around the unforgettable temple complex of Angkor. Begin with a seriously photo-worthy sunset over the temples, which were built 800 to 1,000 years ago when the Khmer empire was the number one power in South-East Asia. The temples are thought to represent the cosmic world and are about balance and symmetry – simply put, the carvings and designs here are mind-blowing and boggling. The main cluster of temples is close to Siem Reap so you'll have loads of time to get to the best of this archaeological site, visiting highlights like the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the many faces of Bayon, the Elephant Terrace, the terrace of the Leper King, the jungle-covered Ta Prohm and, of course, Angkor Wat.

Today’s a free day in Siem Reap, giving you the chance to kick back and just wander around the town, visiting its market, shops and restaurants, or to otherwise join one of the many optional activities on offer. If you’re still hungry for temples then maybe visit the rose-coloured Banteay Srei, considered to be the best preserved of all of Cambodia’s temples. If you want to see more of local rural life then take a trip into the countryside with a local site guide or maybe a boat ride on Tonle Sap Lake, passing the floating fishing villages there. If you want to get more active then join the Gibbon zip line adventure and get your heart pumping as you fly like a bird through the jungle.

- International airfare
- Visa and visa fees
- Personal expenses, such as laundry, camera, telephone, etc….
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal Insurance
- Compulsory dinner for Christmas and New Years Eve
- All other expenses Not mentioned in the above inclusions

Phnom Pehh is excellent. As is Siem Reap. Therefore… this trip is excellent. Hang in Phnom Penh, hoover up some street food, burl around in a cyclo, see some of the most powerful historic sites in the world… Then head to Siem Reap to see the Angkor complex, which is pretty much the coolest thing EVER.